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200-204 Lily St

Hayes Valley, SF 94102 0839042 2 units · 2 fl · 1988

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Hayes Valley
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Hayes Valley average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 200-204 Lily St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1988
Total area3,052 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0839042
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Lee Donald T F
Mailing address
204 Lily St San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
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200 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
202 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
204 Lily St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 200-204 Lily Street in Hayes Valley, owned by Donald T. Lee and built in 1988, has experienced several significant events affecting its current status and compliance requirements. Most notably, in 2019, there was an attempt to convert single-family space into an additional bedroom unit and modify the existing units, while simultaneously addressing the compliance of an illegal unit, though this permit's current status remains uncertain. In 2017, an active complaint led to enforcement actions regarding an unauthorized ground floor addition, which was subsequently addressed through a separate permit process to remove the structure. The building has undergone several maintenance and compliance-related improvements, including a completed $17,890 reroofing project in 2022 and plumbing work including sewer lateral replacement in 2020 and water heater replacement in 2009.

The property has experienced multiple safety system activations, including several false alarms and system malfunctions related to its fire safety equipment, though no actual fires or injuries have been reported. A gas leak incident was recorded, but it appears to have been handled without incident. Recent municipal service calls from 2024-2025 have primarily concerned external issues such as street pavement defects, sidewalk blockages, and general neighborhood maintenance matters, though these are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. The property appears to be actively managed, with recent permit activity addressing both maintenance and compliance issues, though some historical violations and complaints suggest a prior pattern of unauthorized modifications that have required correction through proper permitting processes.

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Risk rating

How 200-204 Lily St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
84th percentile

Out of 1027 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.8%
Moderate concern 7.2%
Severe concern 4.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

200-204 Lily St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jun 17
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestJun 13
Encampment

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